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 full size stereo headphones. 
#16234799 - 05/15/12 02:02 PM (1 year, 1 month ago) |
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OK I have my new stereo system but still have my old Bose headphones and they don't cut it.
I would like some recommendations in the $100-$200 range.
I've owned Sennheiser's in the past and have liked them. I also hear some of the Sony's are good. What should I be looking at. I've been out of the loop for 20 years.
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Re: full size stereo headphones. [Re: Icelander]
#16235022 - 05/15/12 03:05 PM (1 year, 1 month ago) |
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check out grado, maybe SR80i, good bang for the buck, have a nice, rich bass... love their classic look as well
http://www.amazon.com/Grado-Prestige-Series-Stereo-Headphone/dp/B000G3LCQC
check out all their models though
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Re: full size stereo headphones. [Re: CosmicJoke]
#16235248 - 05/15/12 04:01 PM (1 year, 1 month ago) |
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Thanks lots of nice reviews on sound but some quality control issues on some reviews. I'll keep those in mind.
Here's the choices that I've come up with and one goes over my $200 limit but it might be worth the extra considering the reviews. I listen at low volumes, want comfort, don't like too much bass or sharp metalic treble and listen to a lot of vocals. The Sen sounds good in those areas.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0042A8CW2/ref=asc_df_B0042A8CW22017257?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&tag=cnet-ce-20&l
http://www.amazon.com/Ultrasone-HFI-780-Surround-Professional-Headphones/dp/B00101XVH2/ref=cm_cr_pr_pb_t
http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATHM50S-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B004ZG9TMA/ref=cm_cr_pr_
??? Opinions?
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Re: full size stereo headphones. [Re: Icelander]
#16236244 - 05/15/12 08:00 PM (1 year, 1 month ago) |
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not a big fan of sennheiser after reading about how their $350 hd 595s are the exact same as their $200 hd 555s, except there's a piece of foam stuck in the cheaper ones that blocks about half of its vents to dampen the sound.... there's an easy hack job tutorial on how to convert the $200 pair into the $350 pair (open em up and remove foam)
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Re: full size stereo headphones. [Re: CosmicJoke]
#16236997 - 05/15/12 10:15 PM (1 year, 1 month ago) |
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I bought a pair about 30+ years ago for $40 and they sounded amazing and took many years of hard use to wear out. On the other hand I had $150 sony's and bose that didn't sound better and came apart within a year.
Your comment has nothing to do with the sound of the headphones which is what I'm interested in, nor does it even address the model I'm interested in.
Besides based on reviews and discussions in PM with others here I've already ordered them.  /
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Re: full size stereo headphones. [Re: Icelander]
#16237820 - 05/16/12 01:01 AM (1 year, 1 month ago) |
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Sure, just thought it might be something you'd want to research since the belong to the same 500 series (I don't know enough about their numbering scheme to say how all the aforementioned products are related). Anyways, suspect they're a lovely pair of cans, they look pretty comfortable at any rate 
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Re: full size stereo headphones. [Re: Icelander]
#16237956 - 05/16/12 01:39 AM (1 year, 1 month ago) |
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My Alessandro MS-1 were $100, they are good budget headphones. They're basically Grado SR-80 but supposed to be close to SR-125 for cheaper.
For $200 you could step up in the Grado chain. They are nice home system phones, but they are uncomfortable to some (fixable) or some may not prefer the "Grado sound". I had Senns in the past they were nice too. 
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Re: full size stereo headphones. [Re: CosmicJoke]
#16239077 - 05/16/12 10:49 AM (1 year, 1 month ago) |
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Quote:
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Sure, just thought it might be something you'd want to research since the belong to the same 500 series (I don't know enough about their numbering scheme to say how all the aforementioned products are related). Anyways, suspect they're a lovely pair of cans, they look pretty comfortable at any rate
If we knew all of what went on in our favorite companies we'd likely be shocked at the amount of crap they try to pull. These guys got some really fine pro and customer reviews.
Here's another.
http://www.headphone.com/headphones/sennheiser-hd-598.php#tabs Click on "What we think"
They seem to have the sound features I'm looking for. As I said I live far from where I can go hear quality stereo equipment so I have to do careful on line research. The Energy speakers I just bought and the Harmon Kardon amp are proof it can be done. I was very happy with the sounds on these over my old system.
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Edited by Icelander (05/16/12 10:56 AM)
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Re: full size stereo headphones. [Re: Icelander]
#16248708 - 05/18/12 06:25 AM (1 year, 1 month ago) |
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> I have to do careful on line research.
There is an art to online research of product reviews. A lot of reviews are actually marketing people trying to sell a product, or "professional reviewers" that give glowing reviews so that they continue to get free products.
One thing to keep in mind with headphones is their weight. It sucks having an awesome sounding headphone that you can only wear for an hour or so because of head/neck fatigue.
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Re: full size stereo headphones. [Re: Seuss]
#16248932 - 05/18/12 08:58 AM (1 year, 1 month ago) |
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One thing to keep in mind with headphones is their weight. It sucks having an awesome sounding headphone that you can only wear for an hour or so because of head/neck fatigue.
That, and how hard/tight they clamp onto your head. I have a large nogin. Many head phones I've tried actually give me a headache from squeezing my poor nogin too hard.
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Re: full size stereo headphones. [Re: Seuss]
#16248992 - 05/18/12 09:32 AM (1 year, 1 month ago) |
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Seuss said:
> I have to do careful on line research.
There is an art to online research of product reviews. A lot of reviews are actually marketing people trying to sell a product, or "professional reviewers" that give glowing reviews so that they continue to get free products.
One thing to keep in mind with headphones is their weight. It sucks having an awesome sounding headphone that you can only wear for an hour or so because of head/neck fatigue.
Looked into all that. These headphones have over a hundred reviews on Amazon and dozens elsewhere Considered by may Sennheisers most comfortable headphones. Very light. I've been buying on line for many years now due to where I live. I've gotten so I rarely get a dude anymore.
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Quote:
luvdemshrooms said:
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Seuss said:
One thing to keep in mind with headphones is their weight. It sucks having an awesome sounding headphone that you can only wear for an hour or so because of head/neck fatigue.
That, and how hard/tight they clamp onto your head. I have a large nogin. Many head phones I've tried actually give me a headache from squeezing my poor nogin too hard.
It must be all those brains. I'm amazed you can even lift it.
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Re: full size stereo headphones. [Re: Icelander]
#16253057 - 05/19/12 06:58 AM (1 year, 1 month ago) |
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Kilpsch mon!
http://www.klipsch.com/image-one-on-ear-headset
I've got em, they are fantastic, great bass and great treble. Way better than Bose, which is actually way focused on treble.
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Re: full size stereo headphones. [Re: g00ru]
#16253276 - 05/19/12 09:20 AM (1 year, 1 month ago) |
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Seinnheiser mon!
http://www.headphone.com/headphones/sennheiser-hd-598.php#tabs
Klipsch is the parent company of my new Energy speakers and I love them. 
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Re: full size stereo headphones. [Re: Icelander]
#16253444 - 05/19/12 10:42 AM (1 year, 1 month ago) |
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I have a pair of Beyer DT880s , they have excellent detail and are very easy and smooth to listen to but don't pack as much of a punch as some headphones, they are by far the comfiest headphone I've worn. AKG headphones are the best I've heard for punchiness and groove, all their stuff is really well priced and they've received pretty good reviews all round but build quality can be a let down. Sennheiser seem good but they're a little overpriced IMO. I'd avoid the grado phones as they are harsh IMO. The Klipsch look nice but I wouldn't know.
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Re: full size stereo headphones. [Re: Grapefruit]
#16253598 - 05/19/12 12:01 PM (1 year, 1 month ago) |
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Well if they are overpriced I'll find out. They sell another pair for around $1500 that's supposed to be OK too. 
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Re: full size stereo headphones. [Re: Icelander]
#16253660 - 05/19/12 12:28 PM (1 year, 1 month ago) |
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Yeah beyer have a pair at that price point too, if only I were rich. Would love to audtion those. 
Given what you wanted I hear people are very pleased with sennheiser for vocals, so it should be a good choice. Look into getting a darkvoice tube amp from china for another 300 dollars if you have some extra cash to splash, they add a really nice warm character to the sound.
Glad to hear your bookshelf speakers worked out for you.
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Re: full size stereo headphones. [Re: Grapefruit]
#16253676 - 05/19/12 12:37 PM (1 year, 1 month ago) |
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Hopefully the new HK amp will be sufficient for a peasant such as I.
I could actually spring for most of this top line equipment but have found in other areas that what you get for that extra grand or two+ usually is very little. It's better for sure but not enough to make or break your enjoyment of the music. I shoot for that maximum return for the buck high point. Then I spend the rest on music or some other toy that tickles my fancy. A few months ago I spent a couple grand on binoculars and a spotting scope. Who knows what's next. I might get a second set of speakers for the upstairs.
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Re: full size stereo headphones. [Re: Icelander]
#16265469 - 05/22/12 12:38 AM (1 year, 29 days ago) |
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listen...
the best headphones you will ever get for that price range is
Audio- Technica M50's
http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B000ULAP4U
I have these and they beat sony mdr and the sienshiser ones....
The bass is great, goes very deep, very thumping, not over fllooding.
mids and high are sooo clear i mean clear...
Buy these, Listen to them while your tripping. The music feels like its 3d orb arounf your head...
so yeah all the other choices are good but im telling u coming from a a Dj, Producer, and listener that these are best...
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Too late. I'll have to forgo your idea of the best.
They were on my list and I'm sure from the reviews they are quite good.
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